NEXT by TRT World Forum is an international platform for aspiring journalists, academics, activists, NGO representatives and entrepreneurs to voice and exchange ideas around pressing contemporary issues in order to create a more sustainable future.
Next will faciliate ongoing dialogue and interaction between speakers and participants throughout the year by providing additional activities and opportunities for engagement. Our goal, in alignment with the mission of the TRT World Forum, is to unite diverse participants from around the globe to foster discussions on crucial matters concerning our rapidly evolving world.
Through various topics ranging from education to social entrepreneurship, and from accessibility to the future of our planet, NEXT encourages and inspires young people to shape the future by fostering dialogue and debate on a unique global stage.
At last year’s event, NEXT featured 10 panels, 1 exclusive session, 5 workshops, and 28 main speakers, attracted over 1029 attendees from more than 2112 applications submitted.
A divers group of international guests participated in the event, represting various countries including the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Sudan, Chile, Pakistan, India, Jordan, Namibia, Tanzania and Nigeria.